The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has Advisory against the spraying of disinfectant on people for COVID-19 management.Ministry has received many queries regarding the efficacy (if any) of use disinfectants. The strategy seems to have gained a lot of media attention and is also being reportedly used at local levels in certain districts/local bodies.In view of the above, the following advisory is issued:• Spraying of individuals or groups is NOT recommended under any circumstances. • Spraying an individual or group with chemical disinfectants is physically and psychologically harmful.• Even if a person is potentially exposed to the COVID-19 virus, spraying the external part of the body does not kill the virus that has entered your body. • Spraying of chlorine on individuals can lead to irritation of eyes and skin and potentially gastrointestinal effects such as nausea and vomiting. • Inhalation of sodium hypochlorite can lead to irritation of mucous membranes to the nose, throat, respiratory tract and may also cause bronchospasm.• Additionally use of such measures may, in fact, lead to a false sense of disinfection & safety and actually hamper public observance to hand washing and social distancing measures.Note: Advisory against the spraying of disinfectant on people for COVID-19 management is attached as pdf.Source: MOHFW